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No coraline algae so far, as it is a fairly new setup. 1st timer. CA will be getting a more reliable test lit. Coral doesn't opening up well but it is because my lighting system broke down this week. Have been relying on indirect natural light for this pass few days. Will try to get a new 4 tube T5HO lighting for this 3 x 2.5 x 2 tank this weekend. I reckon it should be enough for soft coral and LS only tank? Thanks for all the inputs... so far after increasing the Kalk dosage everyday slightly, parameters are slowly climbing back up.

Just checked my parameters after 2 days of Kalk dripping... PH value is dropping to 8.0... Calcium is also lower than before my A & B solution is used up. Maybe I am not generous enough with the powder? I am now mixing half teaspoon for 1.5l. Is it too little for a 3ft tank? Might wanna increase the concentration tonite. I am more worried that it can kill all my LS if I increase too much? But now it seems like the parameters are begining to drop to dangerous level if I dont increase the dosage. Any early signs to look for if I have overdose it tonite?

My 2part A,B buffering solution is used up. Thinking of using SeaChem Kalk to substitute it as it is cheaper and last longer. Will I be able to achieve the same buffering (PH, Alk, calcium) conditions or is there any additional additives I am missing here? Currently, I am also doing trace elements once a week. Can the Kalk be dripped everyday together as part of my daily fresh water top-up? I am dripping 1.5 liter daily. Will it be overdosing if I am doing it daily? No SPS but few soft corals at the moment. What is the typical regime of your Kalk dripping and powder content for dosage for 1.5l? Please advise, great masters...